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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 520.38 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 520.38 and 314.73 is: 471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 520.38 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/520.38 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 520.38 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 163,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,779.20/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.20

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